IBM WebSphere Message Broker up to 8.0.0.3 XML Parser resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM WebSphere Message Broker up to 8.0.0.3. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Parser. Such manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2013-5372. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM WebSphere Message Broker up to 8.0.0.3 (Application Server Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The XML4J parser in IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.4 and IBM Integration Bus 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML document that triggers expansion for many entities.

The weakness was released 10/17/2013 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-5372 since 08/22/2013. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74235 (IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 < Fix Pack 8.5.5.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124687 (IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (86662), Tenable (74235), SecurityFocus (BID 63224†), OSVDB (98716†) and Secunia (SA55367†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-65487, VDB-65484 and VDB-69560. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 74235
Nessus Name: IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 < Fix Pack 8.5.5.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5372 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5372
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10856

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X-Force: 86662 - IBM WebSphere Message Broker and Integration Bus XML4J parser denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 63224
Secunia: 55367 - IBM WebSphere Message Broker / Integration Bus Entity Expansion Denial of Service Vulnerab, Less Critical
OSVDB: 98716
Vulnerability Center: 42662 - IBM Java on WebSphere Message Broker and Integration Bus Remote DoS Vulnerability Via a Crafted XML Document, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2013 11:41
Updated: 05/31/2021 14:30
Changes: 10/21/2013 11:41 (78), 05/18/2017 08:30 (1), 05/31/2021 14:26 (4), 05/31/2021 14:30 (1)
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